Cib - Legal Lending Counsel, Mumbai

**JOB DESCRIPTION** Corporate and Investment Bank - Legal - Lending Lawyer**

**Firm Description**

**Role Description**:
The Legal Department of JPMorgan Chase & Co. seeks a lawyer based at its Corporate Centre in Mumbai to support its Corporate & Investment Bank in the Asia Pacific region. The lawyer would be an integral part of the APAC Banking Legal team working closely with the regional lawyers based in Hong Kong and Singapore, and will support lending and loan trading activity engaged in by a number of businesses across the Corporate & Investment Bank including the Global Corporate Bank, Syndicated and Leveraged Finance, Structured Lending, Credit Portfolio Group, Securitized Products Group, Alternative Credit and Private Markets, and illiquids and Credit Trading. Key functions will include assisting (in accordance with policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and based on internal guidance and standard operating procedures) in the documentation, negotiation and execution of lending and loan trading transactions, working on group projects and initiatives, and identifying and advising on related legal issues.
- A qualified lawyer in India with approximately 4-6 years PQE (additional qualification England and Wales or other common law jurisdiction will be viewed favorably) and relevant experience gained at a leading domestic or international law firm and/or leading financial institution.
- Strong technical knowledge is essential and knowledge of and experience with LMA / APLMA loan documentation including confidentiality agreements, term sheets, mandate letters, inter creditor agreements, guarantees and security documents as well as LMA secondary loan documentation and ISDA documentation would be an advantage.
- Strong drafting, negotiation and legal analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Pragmatic with ability to strike appropriate balance between achieving the commercial goals of the business while protecting the interests of JPMorgan as a whole.
- Confident and proactive with excellent communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, project-manage and co-ordinate large projects, in a dynamic global environment.
- Team player, confident and proactive with strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Lawyer must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing or otherwise eligible to practice law in the jurisdiction in which the position is based.

**ABOUT US**

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

**ABOUT THE TEAM**

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

With large, global operations, the Legal team tackles complex issues and helps shape the regulations that affect the businesses. The group is organized into practice groups that align with the lines of business and corporate staff areas, which encourages collaboration on legal, regulatory and business developments as they arise.